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How serious is surgery to repair an abdominal hernia with 5 holes?
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∙ 16y ago
I recently had surgery in July to repair an umbilical hernia only to be rushed to the hospital in October to repair 3 additional hernia's (holes). They wouldn't let me leave the hospital without the procedure. I assumed this was serious.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoUnder certain circumstances, such as a strangulated hernia, a hernia could be fatal.
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What happens during hernia surgery?
It takes about 30 to 50 minutes for a normal abdominal hernia repair. There are a few ways to correct the hernia. One is to push the hernia back into the stomach and repair the weakened tissues.
What do you call a Doctor Who do hernia surgery?
Hernia repair is usually done by a "general surgeon". There is no surgical specialty that hernia surgery falls into, like there is for "cardiac surgeon", "abdominal surgeon", etc. Like appendectomy, it is considered a basic, simple operation.
What is the purpose of inguinal hernia repair?
Inguinal hernia repair is performed to close or mend the weakened abdominal wall of an inquinal hernia.
What is the medical term meaning suture of a defect in a muscular wall such as the repair of a hernia?
Celeoplasty or herniorrhaphy is surgical repair of a hernia.
What is involved in hernia repair surgery?
Hernias occur when a weakness in the wall of the abdomen allows an organ, usually the intestines, to bulge out of place. Hernias may result from a genetic predisposition toward this weakness. They can also be the result of weakening the muscle.
What is cpt code 49590?
repair of a spigelian hernia. This type of hernia is in the layers of the abdominal wall, usually small, and requires repair for preventionof incarceration.
What has the author David C Dunn written?
David C. Dunn has written: 'Hernia repair' -- subject(s): Endoscopic surgery, Hernia, Laparoscopic surgery, Methods, Surgery, Surgery, Laparoscopic
How is an incisional hernia repair done?
Incisional hernias occur most frequently at the site of a scar from earlier abdominal surgery. Once again, the abdomen is opened and the intestines returned to their proper place. The area is reinforced with mesh, and the abdominal wall is.
I had hernia abdominal 9 months ago. In the repair, my doctor used the mesh procedure. Lump and pain are back. Can laser work with me?
Laser surgery just means they use the laser to cut in this case that wont help you http://www.medicinenet.com/hernia/page3.htm
What characteristics does a successful hernia repair have?
The outcome of surgery depends on the age and health of the patient and on the type of hernia. Although most hernias can be repaired without complications, hernias recur in 10-20% of people who have had hernia surgery.
What is hirenya surgery?
I presume you mean hernia Surgery? There are different types of hernia and repair usually consists of suturing the defect or covering it with a mesh patch. The operations are done either as Open surgery or Minimal invasive Laparoscopic surgery. Various mesh plugs are also available for repair and depends upon the personal choice of the operator
Can you get a varicocele after having hernia repair surgery?
I think yes, I just had my right inguinal hernia repaired by open method and a week later I dad pain in my scrotum which is later diagnosed with right side varicocele . Before the hernia repair I did not have that pain.
